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Sunday, September 26, 2004

Norway, Conflict of church and state

Following the rule of Magnus III's sons, the increasing power of the church and the monarch contributed to a century of civil war. During the early 12th century the kings expanded their direct rule over the various provinces, and the family aristocracy in Norway grew discontented. With the accession of Harald IV (ruled 1130 - 36), interest groups within Norwegian society began